Tag: Star Party

Come join members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for our annual Fall Star Fest at Kouchibouguac National Park. Several telescopes will be set-up on Friday and Saturday nights, to allow the public to view the wonders of the night sky. Weather permitting, we’ll be able to see the Moon, the planets Saturn and Mars, as well as various star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae.

During Saturday afternoon, we’ll be at the Let’s Go Biking family event at La Source with our solar-filtered telescopes. Drop by to take a safe, close-up view of our nearest star, the sun.

If you need help with your telescope, experienced amateur astronomers will be available to assist you at the Telescope Clinic during Saturday afternoon.

The observing site will be in the field near campsite #194, in Loop #3 of the South Kouchibouguac campground. Preceding the evening observation sessions, there will be a presentation at the kitchen shelter across campsite #200, where you can learn about the celestial wonders that can be observed that evening.

For Visitors: The star party activities are free and open to the public, however, you must have a pass to enter the park. If you want to camp overnight, you’ll need to book a campsite with the park by calling 1-877-RESERVE, or by reserving online. If you’re not camping, you may park at the Ryans Rental Centre.

For RASC New Brunswick Members: If you’re a RASC NB member, we’ll be posting a link to where you can register for your spot. If you’re not volunteering with a telescope (or binoculars), you may still join us, but you must book your own campsite at your expense.

Schedule

Friday, September 14

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM – “What’s Up?” presentation (in English)At the kitchen shelter across site 200.
Come learn about the celestial wonders that can be observed that evening.

Observing Site

Park Entrance / Entrée du parc

The park entrance is on Route 117, after taking exit 74 off of Highway 11. If you arrive late and the Visitor Centre is closed, the kiosk at the entrance of the South Kouchibouguac campground may still be open.

Site d’observation

Come join members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for our annual Stargaze event at the Fundy National Park. Our activities will be held at the Chignecto South campground.

Several telescopes will be set-up on Friday and Saturday nights, to allow the public to view the wonders of the night sky. Weather permitting, we’ll be able to see the planets Saturn and Mars, as well as various star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae.

Preceding the evening observation sessions, there will be a presentation where you can learn about the night sky wonders that can be observed that evening (location to be determined).

During Saturday afternoon, drop by to take a close-up view of the sun through our safe solar-filtered telescopes. Bring along your telescope for a free set and tuning. If you need instructions on operation, there will be amateur astronomers on hand to guide you through the use and set-up of your telescope. One of our astrophotographers will be there to show you how to take pictures of the Milky Way with your camera, and to answer any questions related to photographing the night sky. There will even be instructions on using your smart phone to snap pics through your telescope.

For Visitors: The star party activities are free and open to the public, however, you must have a pass to enter the park. If you want to camp overnight, you’ll need to book a campsite with the park by calling 1-877-RESERVE, or by reserving online. If you’re not camping, you may park at the Chignecto South parking lot (see map below).

For RASC New Brunswick Members: If you’re a RASC NB member, we’ll be posting a link to where you can register for your spot.

Schedule

Friday, July 13

8:00 PM to 9:00 PM – “What’s Up?” slideshow presentation
(location to be determined)
Come learn about the wonders of the night sky you’ll be seeing through the telescopes.

Come join members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for our annual Camping and Observing Weekend (C.O.W.) at the Mactaquac Provincial Park. Our observing activities will be held in Campground #2, in the open field across the baseball diamond near the recreation centre (look for the telescopes).

This year’s C.O.W. lands on the same weekend as the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, best seen during the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, August 12th with a predicted rate of 150 meteors per hour. The Perseids will also appear during the nights preceding and following the peak, but at a lesser rate.

Several telescopes will be set-up on Friday and Saturday nights, to allow the public to view the wonders of the night sky. Come look through our telescopes and enjoy the views, as we observe the planets Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars, as well as other deep sky treasures (weather permitting).

Preceding the evening observation sessions, there will be a presentation at the Recreation Centre where you can learn about the night sky wonders that can be observed that evening.

During Saturday afternoon, drop by to take a close-up view of the sun through our safe solar-filtered telescopes. Come see the the different telescopes on display and feel free to ask any questions about their use and care.

For Visitors: The star party activities are free and open to the public, however, you must have a pass to enter the park. If you want to camp overnight, you’ll need to book a campsite with the park by calling 1-506-363-4747, or by reserving online.

For RASC New Brunswick Members: If you’re a RASC NB member, we’ll be posting a link to where you can register for your spot.

Schedule

Friday, August 10

7:30PM – “What’s Up?” slideshow presentation
At the Recreation Centre
We’ll talk about the celestial objects that will be visible in the night sky and through the telescopes.

9:00PM – Night sky viewing with telescopes
(weather permitting)
Come look through our telescopes and enjoy the views. Keep an eye out for the Perseid meteors!

Saturday, August 11

12:00PM to 4:00PM – Solar observing
(weather permitting)
Come take a close look at our nearest star, the sun.

12:00PM to 4:00PM – Ask an Astronomer Come see the different telescopes on display and feel free to ask any questions about their use and care.

7:30PM – “What’s Up?” slideshow presentation
At the Recreation Centre
We’ll talk about the celestial objects that will be visible in the night sky and through the telescopes.

9:00PM – Night sky viewing with telescopes
(weather permitting)
Come look through our telescopes and enjoy the views. Keep an eye out for the Perseid meteors!

Observing Site

Our observing activities will be held in Campground #2, in the open field across the baseball diamond near the recreation centre (look for the telescopes). The presentation preceding the night sky observing will be held in the recreation centre building.

Park Location

Mactaquac Provincial Park is located along Route 105, west of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Come join members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for our annual star party at the Mount Carleton Provincial Park, a Designated Dark Sky Preserve with pristine dark skies!

Our activities will be held at the Armstrong campground, at or around site 44 (look for the telescopes).

Several telescopes will be set-up on Friday and Saturday nights, to allow the public to view the wonders of the night sky. Weather permitting, we’ll be able to see the planets Jupiter and Saturn, as well as various star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae.

Preceding the evening observation sessions, there will be a presentation at the kitchen shelter near site 44, where you can learn about the night sky wonders that can be observed that evening.

During Saturday afternoon, drop by to take a close-up view of the sun through our safe solar-filtered telescopes. Bring along your telescope for a free set and tuning. If you need instructions on operation, there will be amateur astronomers on hand to guide you through the use and set-up of your telescope. One of our astrophotographers will be there to show you how to take pictures of the Milky Way with your camera, and to answer any questions related to photographing the night sky. There will even be instructions on using your smart phone to snap pics through your telescope.

For Visitors: The star party activities are free and open to the public, however, you must book your own campsite by calling 1-800-561-0123, or by reserving online.

For RASC New Brunswick Members: If you’re a RASC NB member, we’ll be posting a link to where you can register for your spot.

Schedule

Friday, July 13

8:30 PM to 9:30 PM – “What’s Up?” slideshow presentation
At the kitchen shelter near site 44
Come learn about the wonders of the night sky you’ll be seeing through the telescopes.

Campground Location

Please be aware that due to the remote location of Mount Carleton Provincial Park, there is no cell phone reception, internet, or electrical hookups. Also be aware that the park accepts cash only for payment. Please ensure that you have sufficient cash on you. Remember to fill-up on gas before taking the secondary road to the park.

Keep in mind that the remote nature of the park is why it has such fantastically dark skies!

Come join members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for our annual Spring Star Fest at Kouchibouguac National Park. Several telescopes will be set-up on Friday and Saturday nights, to allow the public to view the wonders of the night sky. Weather permitting, we’ll be able to see the planets Venus and Jupiter, as well as various star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae.

During Saturday afternoon, drop by to take a close-up view of the sun through our safe solar-filtered telescopes. If you need help with your telescope, experienced amateur astronomers will be available to provide you with assistance at the telescope clinic.

The observing site will be in the field near campsite #194, in Loop #3 of the South Kouchibouguac campground. Preceding the evening observation sessions, there will be a presentation at the kitchen shelter across campsite #266, where you can learn about the celestial wonders that can be observed that evening.

For Visitors: The star party activities are free and open the public, however, you must have a pass to enter the park. If you want to camp overnight, you’ll need to book a campsite with the park by calling 1-877-RESERVE, or by reserving online. If you’re not camping, you may park at the Ryans Rental Centre.

For RASC New Brunswick Members: If you’re a RASC NB member, please click here to register for the event. If you’re not volunteering with a telescope (or binoculars), you may still join us, but you must book your own campsite at your expense.

Schedule

Friday, June 15

8:00 PM to 9:00 PM – “What’s Up?” presentation (in English)
At the kitchen shelter across site 266
Come learn about the celestial wonders that can be observed that evening.

Observing Site

Park Entrance / Entrée du parc

The park entrance is on Route 117, after taking exit 74 off of Highway 11. If you arrive late and the Visitor Centre is closed, the kiosk at the entrance of the South Kouchibouguac campground may still be open.